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Why did the doctor suggest consulting an endocrinologist for my mother's weight gain?
Query: Hi doctor, My mom is complaining about headaches and burning sensation in the eyes. She has put on weight as well and recently she started complaining about pain in the right leg heel. So, I took her to an orthopedic doctor. He asked her about her menstrual cycle and when she replied that it has sto... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be due to her stopping of periods called menopause. During this period there occur hormonal changes, which causes these symptoms. I recommend her to get the following tests done and revert back. Serum estradiol. Serum vitamin D3 levels. Read Full »
Kindly evaluate the cardiac drugs of my father for heart attack.
Query: Hello doctor, My father recently had a heart attack and a stroke. Then had two heart valves repaired and they want to put a stent in. His list of medications does not seem to make sense and although he loves his cardiologist. I do not think he is paying enough attention. I am in the medical field an... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let us evaluate all medications your father is receiving. Diagnosis: Valvotomy, CAD with MI (coronary artery disease with myocardial infarction) and CVA (cerebrovascular accident) (recovered). Tablet Metoprolol is essential in patients with heart attacks as it slows the... Read Full »
I suffer from irregular heart rates despite medication. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My heart rate exhibits irregular fluctuations. I am prescribed Amlodipine 5 mg, Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg, and Metoprolol 25 mg. I researched and found that Metoprolol has contraindications with both Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide. Over the past five days, I have consulted four doc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We feel glad that you reached out to us. Based on your symptoms, you may be dealing with a metabolic syndrome, given the observed low levels of potassium and sodium along with dehydration. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions, including high blood pressure, el... Read Full »
Can my lack of excitement after masturbation be due to Metoprolol?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24 years old. I am taking Metoprolol succinate for three months for viral infection. My cardiologist said that the viral infection is almost gone, but I should keep taking the Metoprolol succinate for three more months that is overall six six months. Initially, I had 50 mg, and now h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Metoprolol will block the autonomic nervous system, which is the fight and flight response or the rest and digest response that we have when we get excited or relaxed. Feeling chills on our body is also controlled by the autonomic nervous system. So, it makes sense to me... Read Full »
Can I take extra Metoprolol to control my increased heart rate?
Query: Hello doctor,I am on Metoprolol for CHF. I have got a usual heart rate of 60 to 65 BPM, but tonight my HR is at 90 to 95 BPM. May I take extra Metoprolol to control my HR. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. At first, sit for 5 to 10 minutes comfortably, calm yourself, and recheck your pulse rate. It is not immediately life-threatening to have a heart rate in the range of 90 to 95 bpm with no symptoms. However, if you take an extra dose of Metoprolol, BP may go down as w... Read Full »
Is uneasiness due to my BP reading lower than usual?
Query: Hi doctor, Every time my blood pressure will be in the range of 160/110 mmHg or 150/100 mmHg. But, today, it is 90/70 mmHg. I am feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. Previously, I had angio twice, and it was all right. I am currently on Coversyl Dytor, Ecosprin, Rosuvastatin, Starpress and Vertin. I ha... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.How much Coversyl (Perindopril) and Starpress (Metoprolol) you are taking? Have you confirmed the readings twice? If your bp is low, then you certainly need to reduce the dosage of eiether Coversyl or Starpress. Let me know the dosage so that we can modify it. Also, mon... Read Full »
Why did my mother's blood pressure suddenly increase?
Query: Hello doctor, My 60 year old mom is a diabetic. Her blood sugars are 100 in fasting and 140 in random. She is also hypertensive. Her BP is usually under control, but from the last few days, it shot up to 180/80. She is taking Tenormin 20 mg. Kindly tell me what I should do. She is feeling well other... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Now, the priority is to control the blood pressure (BP). So, her BP medicine needs to be hiked. She needs to be on a medicine like Metoprolol. So, you can get this medicine prescribed. The BP needs to be controlled even if she is not having any symptoms. Also try to f... Read Full »
I am having multiple awakening nightmares after taking Metoprolol. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor,I continued to have multiple nightmares for four months after initiating Metoprolol 25 mg daily that awakened me every night two to four times with elevated heart rate (120 to 167 bpm that takes 15 to 30 minutes to resolve) and extreme fear, shaking, sweaty palms. I stopped taking Metop... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. Beta-blockers like Metoprolol (Microcrystalline and Maize starch) and Propranolol (Microcrystalline cellulose and Methylcellulose) have been shown to improve nightmares and panic attacks. In my opinion, it was not the... Read Full »
Will taking Toprol 25 for tachycardia cause any side effect?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to a cardiologist and he found me with tachycardia. But he never says where he found that. Reality is I have tachycardia every day mostly 11 to 4 PM. He gave a medication Toprol 25. But I fear the side effect and that I am having asthma. I have my studies done if you want to ch... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send me your ECG (electrocardiogram) and other test reports so that I may guide you better. If you are asthmatic and have tachycardia, Nebivolol is better than Metoprolol, yet I want to check your reports to devise a proper plan for your treatment. Read Full »
What causes severe heart palpitations in a 20-year-old man?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 20-year-old healthy young man. I do not drink or smoke but I do work a lot. I work for 60 hours actually and just moved out of my house with my family. I got my own new place as well as trying to maintain a relationship with my current girlfriend. I do not really have any health ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All the tests are fine. The cardiologist said your heart is normal. So, you do not have to worry. Tablet Metoprolol has been given for symptomatic relief for your palpitation. Prob... Read Full »